Add 24/10 and 2/16, Solve 2 4/10 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 2/16

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 2/16

24/10 + 2/16 is 101/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
24/10 = 24 × 8/10 × 8 = 192/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80
Add the two like fractions:
192/80 + 10/80 = 192 + 10/80 = 202/80
202/80 simplified gives 101/40
So, 24/10 + 2/16 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40

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